1994 Oldsmobile Ciera rear brake drum assebly

1994 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JENEEZE
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how do i change the rear brake drums
Aug 23, 2009 at 8:37 AM
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They can get stuck onto the hub. After removing the wheel, hit the drum on it's face between the studs


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_hit_drum_1_1.jpg

and then on the outside of face with a 3-pound hammer.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_hit_drum2_1.jpg

You may have to back off on the adjuster from the backing plate side of the brake assy depending on if the shoes are still trapped inside of the worn drum. Tapping from the back may help, just hit it evenly all the way around so the drum don't start coming off cocked.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_hitdrum3_1.jpg

Once it breaks loose from the hub, it may just slide off like it is suppossed to do.
Aug 23, 2009 at 8:43 AM
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JENEEZE
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do i have to completely remove the brake lines to remove the drum?
Aug 23, 2009 at 8:52 AM
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No brake lines do not need to be removed. This is the assy with the drum removed.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_lift_shoes_2.jpg

This is the drum removed.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_P7060001_1.jpg

Aug 23, 2009 at 8:55 AM